Novels With Principled, Decisive, and Strong-Willed Protagonists 主角三观正，性格果断不软弱的小说

1. 1 杀 After Slaying My Way Through Instances, I Raise an Evil God by the Rules 杀穿副本后，我在规则里养大邪神 White Peach Wuwu Dragon白桃呜呜龙Two Male Leads1.1M WordsCompleted The print edition is now available under the title: The Fall of the Gods (Not for the faint of heart: nonhuman entities and terrifying monsters.) Yin Xiu has lived in a town governed by rules for six years. Normal players follow the rules and clear instances to stay alive. Yin Xiu, however, stays in town day after day. He doesn’t leave, clear instances, or go near the monsters. He does the bare minimum, takes it easy, and has practically settled into retirement. The town’s monsters have had thei 103.2kReads9.7Score14.5k14d adds

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   Super good! Two strong male leads, an infinite flow game, and a strange tale of rules. Highly recommended! 😘😘

2. 2 小 The Junior Clerk and the Heir to a Fortune Are Secretly Married 小公务员和豪门继承人隐婚了 Xun Jue Yizhuo逊珏逸卓Modern Romance1.2M WordsCompleted [Cold on the outside, warm on the inside male lead + warm on the outside, guarded on the inside female lead + older man + secret marriage + marriage first, love later + devoted only to her] A marriage brought about by a twist of fate stirred up no waves for either of them. What difference did it make whom she married? What difference did it make whom he married? After getting their marriage licenses, they agreed to keep the marriage a secret for the time being… But her husband’s secret identity 9.4kReads9.1Score84214d adds

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   Possesses sound values and has a decisive personality.

3. 3 全 Global Blackout: Back to the Age of Cold Weapons 全球断电：重返冷兵器时代 Rampaging Bear狂暴熊Sci-Fi & Apocalypse1.4M WordsCompleted [No System, no rebirth, no showing off and humiliating others, not a power fantasy. The story of an ordinary person surviving in a time of chaos.] When electricity vanished worldwide and gunpowder and fuel stopped working, Xia Zhi carved out a kingdom in the midst of chaos with nothing but a bow. With transportation and communications cut off, humanity's ambitions began to grow. Everyone wanted to be emperor; even a village chief dared to call himself king. Xia Zhi had wanted to stay home in the 6.4kReads8.2Score47014d adds

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   What follows will definitely give you goosebumps.

4. 4 五 Five Thunderbolts, True Heart Art 五雷正心诀 Dao Dao Zai刀刀哉Urban388k WordsCompleted This work is entirely fictional. It features everyday urban cultivation, twin senior sisters who are both masters, daily couple life, distinctive tribulations of lightning, and a disciple-recruiting System. I'll do my best to tell every story well! 38Reads—Score—14d adds

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   Just take a look! Maybe it'll suit your taste.

5. 5 苏 Su Tu: The Su Family Arc 苏屠之苏家篇 Dao Dao Zai刀刀哉Eastern Fantasy66k WordsCompleted The protagonist, Lin Feng, transmigrates to a world of magic and struggles to survive alone in the Su household. There are quite a few hidden plot threads, and the pace is a little slow, so it may take some brainpower to read. Feel free to leave a comment with your thoughts and opinions. 18Reads—Score—14d adds
6. 6 哈 Ha! I’ve Become a Pretty Boy! 哈！我成了小白脸！ Wang Fusheng王富生Urban583k WordsCompleted A lighthearted single-love-interest story, focused mainly on everyday urban life, with saving the world on the side. On the eve of her wedding, Huo Siyun, head of the Huo family, was in a car accident. The hospital declared that she would be disabled for life. Her father and younger stepsister fought to seize control of the company, while her fiancé was switched at the last minute from the eldest son of the Ren family to its illegitimate son. Her disability could not defeat her, and the arranged 1kReads9.0Score10514d adds

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   The main character has strong moral values, a decisive personality, and is not clingy. Both the male and female leads are very strong. The story is complete. I am recommending it to myself.

7. 7 老 The Husband Rules 老公最大 Windblown Sword风吹剑Modern Romance1.5M WordsCompleted The campus belle, the top student, and the domineering CEO. This is the love story of Li Luoluo and He Kuang. Li Luoluo runs into He Kuang at her best friend's home, where a drunk He Kuang forcibly steals her first kiss. That unexpected encounter brings them together, taking them from bickering enemies to lovers. Their relationship begins by chance, caught between society's prejudice and the relentless advances of rivals, while danger and intrigue swirl through the business world. Li Luoluo does 712Reads6.7Score—14d adds

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   I'm recommending one of my own; I hope you like it. Thanks for your support.

8. 8 大 The Great Demon Lord Has No Will to Survive 大魔头没有求生欲 Orange with Cold Water橘子拌凉水Mystery252k WordsCompleted An unpredictable, overwhelmingly powerful woman X a clingy, calculating man with a split personality In the twenty-first year of the Jing An era, the only son of Liu Tingfeng, the Breezewind Swordsman, died suddenly. The three members of the Mirror Pavilion were ordered to investigate. After uncovering the truth, they were on their way back to the Mirror Pavilion to report when a mysterious young man tricked them into falling into a trap set by Hua Wuqiu, a notorious demon of the martial world. 9Reads—Score—14d adds

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   The historical fantasy novel is complete. The main characters consist of three women and two men, including the main couple and two secondary couples. The female lead of the main couple is the strongest, although she has a sickly side, it doesn't affect the overall plot. In both secondary couples, the women are the ones who dominate the emotional connection. The stories are connected by a series of cases. The first case is so-so, the second and third are okay. That's roughly it.

9. 9 她 She Came Back With Her Memories 她带记忆来 Fang Momo方莫墨Ancient Romance283k WordsOngoing [No golden finger, no transmigration, body-swap resurrection, pure historical political intrigue, happy ending] [Career-minded female chancellor + henpecked prince] Wei Mingluo is merely the illegitimate daughter of Wei Yan, Vice Minister of Rites. Her father shows her no affection, her mother died young, and she has suffered constant bullying in the Wei household. To her surprise, the mighty Prince Anbei has people watching her every move and repeatedly puts her to the test. The first time, he 1Reads—Score—14d adds

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   Pure historical romance, political intrigue, strong leads, highly recommended 😘

10. 10 万 The Heartthrob Heir Breaks In and Robs Me 万人迷世子他入室抢劫 Lushan Scenic Area Song庐山景区曲Ancient Romance434k WordsOngoing [Beautiful, irresistible male lead X quiet, homebody female lead with OCD] [National Duty and Political Intrigue] (first four volumes) + [Lighthearted Comedy and Sweet Romance] (last three volumes) + [Funny Stories from the Past] [The male lead appears at the end of Chapter 1] Shen Zhiyi only wants to live a quiet life, but a suspicious poisoning case involving a princess draws her into the political intrigues of the capital. The man in charge of investigating the case is none other than Qi Ruiy 67Reads—Score—14d adds

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    The protagonist in this book has very strong moral values, isn't a saint, and doesn't waste any words; he just gets straight to the point.

11. 11 解 Dissolver: Incoming Missile 解离者：导弹袭来 Naturally Simpleminded憨的自然Urban156k WordsCompleted Rick, the hard-bitten killer from the series, returns once more. His close friend is brutally murdered, and the trail leads to a major missile trafficking case deliberately kept under wraps. To avenge his brother, Rick ventures alone into the heart of the conspiracy. As he presses forward through a perilous investigation, he finally slays his enemy with decisive force and successfully averts a missile crisis threatening the United States. 129Reads—Score—14d adds

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    Very authentic. American-style crime fiction.

12. 12 解 Dissociators: The Chronicles of Saint Judas Island 解离者：圣犹大岛纪事 Naturally Simpleminded憨的自然Mystery203k WordsCompleted On the picturesque island of St. Judas, a series of locked-room mysteries and cunning murders unfold. The person who comes to solve them is a professional assassin. He understands killing and strategy, using a killer's instincts to unravel one impossible crime after another. Beneath the sunlit island, lies, old grudges, and conspiracies steadily rise to the surface. With classic locked-room mysteries at its heart, an immersive deserted-island atmosphere, and four linked cases, the story asks at 87Reads—Score—14d adds

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    American crime fiction. A new DC fanfiction.

13. 13 解 Dissociator: Financial Bullets 解离者：金融子弹 Naturally Simpleminded憨的自然Mystery167k WordsCompleted Rick takes on a covert chain of missions spanning three continents: assassinate the key figures in charge of five ports. At the same time, he uses the hedge fund behind his client to make a killing, sending his personal wealth skyrocketing. Danger follows close behind. Britain’s MI5 and Interpol trace the clues back to Rick, reopening last year’s unsolved assassination cases and quietly closing their international dragnet around him. The unlikely alliance between assassination and capital stirs 250Reads—Score—14d adds
14. 14 解 The Dissociator: The Canary Heist 解离者：金丝雀大劫案 Naturally Simpleminded憨的自然Mystery119k WordsCompleted This series focuses on a heist of the century. What seemed like an ordinary day at Collingwood Global Investment Bank is shattered when a gang of armed robbers breaks in. They force the bank employees to follow their orders. In the aftermath, a chief inspector caught in a dilemma races against time, vowing to discover who stole the £3.9 billion and why. 68Reads—Score—14d adds
15. 15 解 The Dissociator: The Extravagant Prisoner and the Underground Howl 解离者：奢囚与地下啸 Naturally Simpleminded憨的自然Mystery160k WordsCompleted New York is split between day and night, two worlds at odds. Hired by a wealthy family to rescue their kidnapped heir, hitman Rick uncovers a sprawling conspiracy. Meanwhile, Roy, a subway veteran worn down by corporate exploitation, launches a fierce rebellion in the underground tunnels. There are no crime investigations or justice here, only struggles for profit and settling scores under a code of gray rules. The victors are free to rewrite the truth. Desire and the cruelty of class are laid b 85Reads—Score—14d adds
16. 16 解 The Disintegrator: A World of Black and Gray 解离者：黑灰世界 Naturally Simpleminded憨的自然Urban138k WordsCompleted Rick accidentally plunges into the dark abyss of an international drug cartel's deals, confronting the tangled connections between drug crimes and gang forces and witnessing countless bloody battles. Through one man's eyes, the story depicts a gripping, dark struggle for power, steeped in money and murder. 58Reads—Score—14d adds
17. 17 解 Dissolver: Assassination 解离者：刺杀 Naturally Simpleminded憨的自然Urban159k WordsCompleted With the election approaching, the political landscape is shrouded in uncertainty. Acting on a secret assignment, Rick navigates official cover-ups, power struggles, and layers of deception. Following the faintest clues, he carefully pieces together the truth and hunts down the mysterious mastermind lurking behind it all. He quietly snuffs out a deadly crisis capable of changing the balance of power before it can take root. 101Reads—Score—14d adds
18. 18 解 The Dissociator: A Black Comedy of Errors 解离者：黑色幽默大事件 Naturally Simpleminded憨的自然Mystery165k WordsCompleted No formulaic power fantasies! Worldbuilding-driven, realist mystery, where evidence is just the final nail needed to make things official. The second installment in the Dissociator series. This is a story about a killer! A killer and a detective, willing to get their hands dirty. Dissociation is a symptom of detachment following trauma. It is commonly associated with PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder) or dissociative disorders. The mind breaks free from pain, the body escapes the dust of 103Reads—Score—14d adds
19. 19 复 The Revenge Concerto 复仇协奏曲 Naturally Simpleminded憨的自然Mystery272k WordsCompleted No formulaic power fantasies! A worldbuilding-driven, realistic mystery where evidence is just the final nail in the procedural coffin. The first book in the Dissociator series. This is a story about a killer! A killer and a detective, willing to do the dirty work. Dissociation is a symptom of detachment following trauma. It is commonly associated with PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder) or dissociative disorders. The mind dissociates from pain; the body breaks free from the dust. The Ame 440Reads—Score10114d adds
20. 20 D DC: Still Force, Stillness DC：静止力止静 Naturally Simpleminded憨的自然Anime Fanfiction390k WordsOngoing No female lead, no System, and not a mindless wish-fulfillment story. There’s no golden opening trilogy and no forced, bizarre hook. This is a slow-paced DC fanfic. The story is grounded in the tone of the original DC comics, focusing on its characters and worldbuilding while following the main timeline of the comics. The pacing is gentle, making it a good fit for readers who are willing to settle in and savor the story. If you prefer stories with intense conflict from the start and fast-paced, 3.9kReads7.5Score26914d adds
21. 21 蔺 Tales of Lin He 蔺河往事 Luo Yue'er罗樂兒Rural Life119k WordsOngoing Through her own perspective, the heroine, born in the 1970s in Gulin County, Luzhou, Sichuan Province, describes the upbringing and personalities of her parents, who were born before the founding of the People's Republic of China, as well as the romantic upheaval they experienced during the Cultural Revolution. Her father died unexpectedly in the early 1980s, and her mother remarried twice. Growing up in a family to which she was not related by blood, the heroine endured the humiliations of ado —Reads—Score—14d adds

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    Growth experience, transformed into experience

22. 22 被 Spoiled Rotten by My Overbearing Lightning-Wielding Boyfriend 被霸道雷系男友宠坏 Flowers Will Weep, Abandon花会哭弃Two Male Leads308k WordsCompleted Husband-obsessed, won't let anyone else covet him, loves putting on an act [Jiang Li] x possessive, domineering, loyal, and brawny hunk [Lei Ming] [Both are inexperienced, one-on-one romance] [Love at first sight] [Surviving against all odds] [Happy ending] [Superpowers] [Love is precious in the apocalypse] [In a nutshell: They fall for each other at first sight, love each other to the point of obsession, and forget the rest of the world exists. He spoils his wife. The couple show off their love 286Reads—Score10114d adds

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23. 23 虐 Tortured into a Locked Love 虐锁清欢 Already Exists 11已存在的11Ancient Romance1.8M WordsCompleted Leng Qinghuan was forced to marry the notorious Prince Yan. But she wasn't some naive, helpless girl. Crying and accepting her fate just wasn't in Leng Qinghuan's nature. She seized every opportunity, with the courage to burn her bridges, fought scheming women, fought the empress, opened shops, learned to solve cases, and more... Through her words and deeds, she proved herself. The woman Prince Yan had once sneered at ultimately became someone far beyond his reach! 274Reads—Score—14d adds

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    A decisive imperial decree shattered Qinghuan's childhood romance with the Crown Prince, forcing her to marry the ruthless Prince He, Ning Zechen. The eavesdropping under the pear blossom tree, the maliciously spread rumors, and the resentment of the arranged marriage all became Qinghuan's sins! The humiliation of her wedding night, the touch of blood, only served to spur her to live! For the sake of the Leng family, she had to live! A series of bizarre murders drew her new love into the fray, and the deaths of bystanders filled Qinghuan with guilt... Through this shared experience, Ning Zechen rediscovered the woman beside him, but when all that is beautiful is not cherished, why wait?

24. 24 君 A Promise to Your Heart: I Only Wish You Knew Mine 君心诺：只愿君心知我心 A Drop of Clear Water一滴清水Female-Channel Fanfiction500k WordsCompleted A brand-new story with a completely different plot. A wedding, an emperor, a beauty, a figure in blue-green jade: the grand wedding-snatching drama begins! A peerlessly beautiful, poised and spirited beauty steps forward, each step bringing forth a peach blossom that glows with pale, shimmering light... The emperor in black, adorned with golden dragons, breaks into a smile as happy as a child's... A graceful figure in blue-green jade, peerlessly beautiful, rushes over in a whirlwind, leaping for 42Reads8.6Score—14d adds

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    Look, look! Come and see!

25. 25 浴 Reborn in the Flames: From a World in Chaos to Glory 浴火重生：从乱世走向辉煌 Cute Crocodile God萌萌的鼍神Urban1.4M WordsOngoing The rating has just come in, and it will rise later. Rebirth + alternate history + no System + resistance-war espionage A hundred-year-old man, Wang Anqing, dies alone amid the chaos of war... Reborn in the resistance-war era, he must start over from scratch. Watch how this teenage boy grows step by step, makes up for the regrets of his previous life, and ultimately rewrites his fate and history. 6.9kReads9.2Score48014d adds

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    A veteran of the War of Resistance against Japan is reborn back to the anti-Japanese war era to save the country and its people. It's a relatively realistic story without a systematic plot, written in a simple yet delicate style. It has strong moral values and is full of patriotism. Thank you for your support.

26. 26 如 As I Gaze Up at the Moon 如我仰望月亮 Bu He Shiyi布和十一Modern Romance300k WordsOngoing “I don't know her.” Zhou Ji spoke carelessly, looking at her as if she were a stranger. When Chen Yang saw that familiar yet unfamiliar face again, she froze. The boomerang from three years ago had hit her right between the eyes. In that classroom mottled with the fading light of sunset, Zhou Ji looked at her seriously. “Are we still friends?” Chen Yang slowly raised her head. “No.” Zhou Ji met her gaze in surprise, wanting to say something but stopping himself. In the end, he could only fall si 74Reads—Score—14d adds

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    The male and female leads and their friends all have very positive values, and each character is very distinct.

27. 27 一 One Man and One Mouse on the Path to Immortality 一人一鼠要修仙 Kai Zhong Feng Shui凯中堪舆Eastern Fantasy568k WordsCompleted Ding Yu, a Great Luo Golden Immortal, was attacked by a host of immortals while in seclusion, preparing to ascend to Heavenly Venerable. As he fled, he entrusted his primordial spirit to a treasure and escaped, vanishing without a trace... During a flood in the Wanli era of the Ming dynasty, an old fisherman surnamed Ding found a little boy in the Huai River and named him Ding Tianci. Though he endured countless hardships, the boy eventually embarked on the path of cultivation. With a rat for a 400Reads—Score—14d adds

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    Highly recommended! No clichés, and the more you read, the more captivating it becomes! The descriptions of cultivation techniques and realms are especially brilliant and detailed! Ding Yu, a Great Luo Golden Immortal, was attacked by a group of immortals while in seclusion to advance to the Heavenly Venerable realm. During his escape, his primordial spirit escaped with a treasure and disappeared without a trace… During a flood in the Wanli era of the Ming Dynasty, an old fisherman surnamed Ding found a little boy in the Huai River and named him Ding Tianci. Despite many hardships, he eventually embarked on the path of cultivation, accompanied by a rat, practicing both medicine and martial arts. This is the legendary story of a man and a rat cultivating together, enduring countless trials…

28. 28 冬 Winter Fishing 冬渔 Ninefold Mystery九寻迷Modern Romance1.2M WordsCompleted [The currents of youth × one devoted love|He loves the moon’s sacred brilliance, but he loves her imperfections even more] Jiang Yu and Pei Yanhui have known each other since childhood, though they spent years apart in different countries. In those years, she struggled through the darkness, sinking deep into a swamp of malice; he grew up beneath clear skies, openhearted and bright. She locked her past away in ice, believing distance could hide her wounds forever. Until he returned home and disc 475Reads8.3Score—14d adds

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    This book is exceptionally well-written, insightful, and incredibly captivating.

29. 29 风 The Way of Feng Shui Cultivation 风水修行路 Kai Zhong Feng Shui凯中堪舆Urban1.0M WordsCompleted The protagonist, Guan Tianlong, is the heir to the Guan clan of the south. After grasping the essence of his family’s core technique and receiving an infusion of spiritual energy from Heaven and Earth, he soars to greatness, and his clan’s power surges as well. He unexpectedly acquires the Nine Dragons Cauldron, which enables him to pioneer a new method of forming a golden core. With the help of feng shui, formations, alchemy, and artifact forging, he embarks on a legendary journey, even contrib 515Reads6.1Score—14d adds

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    Completed! A captivating read, free of clichés, and increasingly enjoyable with each reading! The protagonist, Guan Tianlong, is the heir of a powerful cultivation technique. He comprehends the essence of the technique, receives a surge of spiritual energy from heaven and earth, and soars to great heights. He also unexpectedly acquires the Nine Dragon Cauldron, thus pioneering a new method for forming a golden core. Utilizing feng shui, formations, alchemy, and weapon crafting, he embarks on a legendary journey, further contributing to national defense by establishing an aviation industrial park… The story is meticulously structured, grand, and epic—truly captivating, free of clichés, and definitely worth reading.

30. 30 关 Tales of the Northern Song Dynasty 关于北宋的那些事 Can't Cry哭不得Historical2.1M WordsOngoing A new work is here! I hope you'll head over to Tomato Novel to read it. I hope you enjoy it. Your support is what keeps me writing, and I'll do my best to tell every story well! 9.4kReads8.4Score1.1k14d adds

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    Check out this one!

31. 31 凡 A Mortal's Quest for Immortality 凡骨求长生 Chen Dou辰斗Eastern Fantasy776k WordsOngoing [Mortal Cultivation] [Traditional Wuxia] [Witty and Humorous] [Logical Deduction] [Lopsided Genius] [One Female Lead] [Ensemble Cast] This book has no fast-food-style, three-chapter hook, no exhilarating face-slapping from the start, and focuses on plot, careful buildup, and deeply rooted characters. The protagonist is an ordinary mortal, an undocumented resident of the immortal realm. His talents and shortcomings are sharply defined. He is no transmigrated or reborn overpowered hero, with neith 836Reads8.1Score23214d adds

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    A new book with positive values suitable for all ages.

32. 32 武 Martial Arts School Graduate 武校毕业生 Yu Xiaoyan预小言Urban1.1M WordsOngoing Martial arts school / traditional martial arts / realistic / passionate / brotherhood / jianghu Adapted from real experiences. No fantasy, no System, and no cheats. A true-to-life portrayal of what life at a martial arts school is really like. A boy defies his family's objections to pursue his martial arts dream. Day after day, he trains relentlessly at school, enduring the long, monotonous years of practice alongside his fellow students and brothers. After graduation, he enters the wider world, 742Reads—Score—14d adds

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    Based on real experiences and inspired by a top-tier martial arts school in China, this story vividly recreates the life of a martial arts school! The young protagonist trains for years, enduring arduous training and growing alongside his brothers, before graduating and entering society, striving to make a living like countless other ordinary people…

33. 33 什 What Do You Mean This Fly Is the Black Dragon King? 什么叫这只苍蝇是黑龙王 Antarctic Sturgeon of the Arctic Ocean北冰洋的南极鲟鱼Urban107k WordsOngoing [Cultivation for All | Pet Mechanics | Upgradable System | Worlds Merging | Decisive Combat | Deduction and Rules | Defying Fate] When Chang Ye woke up, the gods had descended, and the entire world had entered the age of cultivation. The System handed out free mystery boxes containing divine pets to everyone. Chang Ye opened his with high hopes, only to find a single fly inside? Wait, what do you mean this fly can talk? And claims to be the sealed Black Dragon King? And says a whole bunch of ene 5Reads—Score—14d adds

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    Come check this out! The main characters have incredibly positive values, it's fun and hilarious, and while it seems like a high-fighting martial arts story set in an urban world, it's actually about cultivating immortality. And while it seems like cultivation, later on, the protagonist becomes a mayor governing a city. The world-building is quite creative, and the concept is pretty good. Give it a try!

34. 34 我 I Guide Souls in Traditional Mythology 我在传统神话度人 Ji Fei冀飞Urban1.6M WordsOngoing Transmigrating into a world of traditional mythology A bond among four that transcends the mundane An ancient divine lamp with boundless magical power A cultivator of compassion, devoted to saving the world and guiding others A peerless genius who perfectly combines the logic of science and cultivation Join Yang Jingyan, Lanlan, Wang Yichi, and Li Chengen as they train and cultivate in a mythical world, ultimately attaining the Great Dao A mythic tale of defying fate and changing one’s destiny 237Reads—Score—14d adds
35. 35 横 Across the Mountains 横断山 Clouds Break Over Crow Mountain云断乌山Eastern Fantasy406k WordsCompleted A new work is out! Everyone is welcome to read my story on Tomato Novel. I hope you’ll enjoy it. Your support inspires me to write, and I’ll do my best to tell every story well! 175Reads—Score—14d adds

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    ... Xu Shan moved, his body shooting forward like an arrow released from a bow, his spear aimed directly at the abdomen of the man wielding the chain spear. The man retreated rapidly, simultaneously pulling back, causing the chain spear to curve in mid-air, its tip aiming for Xu Shan's back. The two wielding single-edged swords saw only a blur before Xu Shan vanished, their attacks missing their mark. Xu Shan took a step forward, his right foot landing as his body fell forward, his spear flashing out like lightning. The spear pierced the abdomen of the man wielding the chain spear, his right foot rooted to the ground, his body forming a strange arc with the ground without falling—"A Small Bridge Across the Sky!" The chain spear flew back to its master's hand, but the man could no longer hold it, letting the chain wrap around his neck twice before falling...—"The Hengduan Mountains"!

36. 36 太 Spirit of the Great Void 太虚灵 Shui Yunjian水云兼Ancient Romance408k WordsCompleted Divine-mortal forbidden love + powerful heroine + bold and spirited + national crisis in the mortal realm + a god undergoing tribulation + no System, no transmigration. “The Taixu Spirit has emerged from the Three Realms. Is this fate, sin, or tribulation?” Shui Qiong grew up in the forests of the mortal realm, surrounded by wild beasts, eating wild fruit and grains, and drinking from countless springs. Arrogant and unruly, free as the wind, she kept her life on the line, challenged a one-horned 21Reads8.6Score—14d adds

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    The protagonist has extremely positive values, a decisive and efficient personality, never hesitates, and takes the well-being of all beings in the three realms as his own responsibility.

37. 37 为 A Career in Public Service 为民官路 At Ease and Unrestrained安心无忌Urban1.8M WordsOngoing [A gritty, realistic tale of ambition and struggle in the government ranks] In 1990, top student Zhen Weimin offends the wrong people and gets kicked down to a poor rural township. Everyone thinks his life is over. But he is determined to make flowers bloom among the thorns. He breaks through obstacles with his knowledge and grounds himself in his conscience, with every step in sync with the pulse of the times. Starting in the township, he moves forward one step at a time. This is a true chronic 26.9kReads9.2Score2.7k14d adds

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    A novel about political intrigue in the period drama

38. 38 一 A Female Feng Shui Master's Work Diary 一个女风水师的工作日志 Tai Zirui泰子瑞1.0M WordsCompleted The author met a feng shui master and exchanged contact information with her. After seeing her work journal, the author found some of its contents worth reading. They also carry on traditional culture, so the author is sharing them here with her permission. 435Reads8.2Score—14d adds

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    The protagonist is a positive role model with strong moral values; reading this will benefit you for a lifetime. 👍👍👍

39. 39 半 A Lifetime of Humiliation, All for the Day of Reckoning 半生忍辱只等清算时刻 Tai Zirui泰子瑞Urban1.0M WordsCompleted As a child, he lost his mother, who called him a good-for-nothing, and his father, who was useless alive. He barely survived the beatings and abuse from his stepfather and the others. Later, he discovered that his father hadn't actually died by suicide. He endured countless humiliations, and over 37 years, through patience and cunning, rose from an insignificant nobody to a wealthy power broker. He pulled off a breathtaking comeback! He spent half his life enduring humiliation, not just to survi 32Reads—Score—14d adds
40. 40 墨 The Ink Moon Halberd: Love and Revenge in the Western Regions 墨月戟：西域情仇 White Rice Dumpling白水粽Ancient Romance1.2M WordsCompleted [No AI, entirely written by hand; court intrigue and an ensemble cast, with a traditional plot-driven narrative] [Subtle emotions, sweeping warfare, vivid characters] Beyond Yumen Pass lie the great desert and the Tianshan Mountains. With half Han heritage and half Hu blood, he was born amid the flames of a chaotic age, as the Han and the Xiongnu fought over the Western Regions. In a dreamlike lifetime, he saved the Cheshi princess and uncovered the fated bond between them as husband and wife in 158Reads—Score—14d adds
41. 41 逆 Against the Meridians: Liar, Stop! 逆经：骗子住手 Ren Fanwuyin任梵无音Eastern Fantasy1.3M WordsCompleted [Original novel for the animated series This Taoist Is Not Quite Right] Life is unpredictable. The fit thrive under Heaven's law, Those skilled in force become generals, those skilled in strategy become kings. Born into the lowest of professions, he refuses to live like a nobody, He waves the yin-yang banner and sees through the Six Lines of Divination. Watch him play at being a spirit medium, watch him swindle and deceive, Watch him make ruthless decisions, watch him rise like a hidden dragon f 43.1kReads9.4Score4.4k14d adds

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    🌹A fresh and exciting new martial arts, suspense, and political intrigue novel is here! 🌹Humorous writing style and skillful prose! The plot is full of twists and turns, with constant reversals! The protagonist is incredibly patient and relentlessly plots his revenge! 🌹Dear readers of all ages: You won't regret reading this! Enjoy your reading! You'll gain a lot! (≧W≦)

42. 42 人 The People's He Liu Hun: This Time, I Won't Become Prince Gao 人民的贺六浑：这一次我不做高王 CyanedgeHistorical738k WordsOngoing With a soul from a later age, he plunged into a world of chaos that devoured all who entered. In 2023, on the rainy night his thesis defense failed, history doctoral student Chen Zhiqing opened his eyes to find himself in the Northern Wei's Zhengguang era, year four, as Gao Huan, a courier in a frontier garrison. No System, no golden finger. His only asset was the unfinished manuscript in his mind, A Study of the Six Garrisons Rebellion. From the start, it was hellishly difficult: Poliuhan Bali 218Reads—Score—14d adds
43. 43 重 Reborn in the 1980s: Blade in the Dark 重生80：暗夜刀锋 Zhen Huan from Jade Island玉岛的甄嬛Urban1.1M WordsCompleted A genius merchant and industrial tycoon is reborn in the late 1980s. Faced with a gang of hot-blooded, loyal young gangsters, he decides to turn things around, lead his brothers down the right path, and make a fortune. 342Reads8.9Score—14d adds

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    Rebirth of a powerful figure

44. 44 莲 Mysterious Lotus Casebook: May We Never Part, Year After Year 莲花楼之岁岁年年不相负 Clear Boat Chasing the Moon清舟逐月Female-Channel Fanfiction677k WordsCompleted She once thought letting go was the way to set him free. He thought parting ways would let them forget each other in the martial world. But though their first meeting was a fleeting glimpse, the seven years after they parted brought trials and hardship that carved their love into their hearts forever. She, Qiao Wanmian, was born a noble daughter of an eminent family, but family strife cast her aside. She wandered through the shifting sands, stained her hands with blood, and finally clawed her w 444Reads8.7Score—14d adds

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    Ruthless and cunning female protagonist who turns evil

45. 45 我 My Dongguan Dream: Sister Mei 我的东莞梦：媚姐 Zeng Yi曾呓Urban2.4M WordsOngoing Sister Mei's advice to me: The women at entertainment venues are just for looking. Don't get serious with them. Sister Mei also said: Don't get any ideas about me, either. [A story about working for a living, perhaps with a little of me, you, and him in it.] 198.5kReads8.9Score9.7k14d adds

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46. 46 知 A Delicate Educated Youth? General Zhenyuan: I Love Beautiful Women 知青娇弱？镇远将军：我爱美 Dewy Green Plants at Dawn朝露翠草木Modern Romance425k WordsCompleted At the General’s residence, the imperial edict had been delivered. Xue Mulan sat at the side table in the main hall. After a long while, she said only, “Enough!” After the general left, the maid in green collected half a cup of leftover tea, but did not wipe the table or straighten the chairs. 2Reads—Score—14d adds

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    Without a system, without a spatial dimension, and without any extraordinary possessions, General Xue escaped the prison of the imperial palace and arrived in an era where women held up half the sky. She admired the vibrancy on their faces and wanted to replace their cornbread with white flour buns and meat. Unexpectedly, the people around her were far more extraordinary, making her not only a protector for many in that era but also a female general who was no less capable than any man.

47. 47 先 Married First, Love Later: The Passionate Soldier Devotes Himself to Her Alone 先婚后爱，烈爱兵锋独宠她一人 Old Zhu老朱Urban1.8M WordsCompleted [Top-Tier Wealthy Family + Both Leads Are Inexperienced + Marriage First, Love Later + Intense Push and Pull + Ruthless and Decisive] What Qin Huanhuan regrets most is giving herself to Xiao Zhan when she was left with no other choice. They spent one night together, each getting what they wanted. She thought they would never have anything to do with each other again, but fate brought them together once more. One wants money, the other craves beauty, and so the two become entangled again. Their r 12kReads8.1Score1.4k14d adds
48. 48 战 My Saber Is Sheathed, Yet I'm Still Number One Under Heaven 战刀入鞘，我依旧天下第一 Old Zhu老朱Urban753k WordsCompleted [Unmatched in slaughter + absolute power + surrounded by beauties + steamrolls all the way] He once ruled over hell. The name King of Hell made the world's powerful tremble in fear! The moment he emerged, three Black Hawks cut across the sky as forces from every direction knelt to welcome him! He could wipe out a powerful family with a snap of his fingers, slay formidable foes with a wave of his hand, and win the devotion of beauties who would follow him to their deaths! In this chaotic age of h 2.1kReads9.2Score16714d adds
49. 49 官 A Meteoric Rise in Officialdom: I Use Medicine to Reach the Pinnacle of Power 官途狂飙：我靠医术问鼎权利巅峰 Old Zhu老朱Urban2.4M WordsCompleted [No transmigration, no rebirth, no System, political scheming, ruthless, single-mindedly focused on treating the sick and saving lives, and even more determined to help ordinary people live better lives] Three years ago, Li Qiushui, born into poverty, graduated with a degree in traditional Chinese medicine from Capital Medical University! To care for and treat his seriously ill father, Li Qiushui resolutely gave up the opportunity to work at a major hospital. He returned to Taohuawu Village to b 9.7kReads8.8Score1.3k14d adds
50. 50 侠 The Heroine’s Trial of Love 侠女闯情关 Liu Yuxi刘禹汐Ancient Romance1.0M WordsCompleted “She protects him from every danger, and he gives her a lifetime of devotion” Ouyang Xueer never imagined that the cold-faced constable she saved on a whim would become the one person she could rely on most. “Lord Ren, your injuries...” “Nothing to worry about. I’m more concerned with who hurt you.” “Mutual protection in a time of turmoil” When she was abducted in the martial world, he rode through the night with his elite troops to save her. When he was ambushed at court, she spent three slee 44Reads—Score—14d adds

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    Check this out: a traditional martial arts romance novel with both the male and female leads being strong, virgins, and possessing extremely positive values.

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